Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat

Jeff Zimmerman: Welcome, here are the bids from the two 15-team Tout Wars mixed leagues

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MSB: May your brother’s memory be for a blessing

Jeff Zimmerman: Thanks

Raul: What kind of bid would you throw down for Adam Duvall in a 15 team NFBC style league?

Jeff Zimmerman: Min, maybe 1% at most. He might be replacement level this season.

mm46: Shallow 5×5 OBP league. Please rank Giminez,Morel, Ez Duran and Rojas

Jeff Zimmerman: Not sure which Rojas but: Morel, Josh R, Gimenez, Duran, Miquel R

Conor: Is it time to give up on Hosmer?

Jeff Zimmerman: Possibly. Probably his replacement would be Miggy or Vogelbach

Vogelbachs Fork: Drop/Bench/Start Grandal in 12-15 teamers?  -benching requires a 3rd catcher.

Jeff Zimmerman: Start

John: I’m in an 8 team AL only 6×6 roto league. 14 hitters (5OF and 1C) and 9 pitchers (no SP or RP designation) In a vacuum, is this like a 16 team league since the player pool is slashed in half? I always hear about 10 12 15 team leagues and I’m trying to see where I stack up depth wise to these leagues. Thanks

Jeff Zimmerman: I answered this exact question last time.

Clay Holmes: I’m in a Fangraphs points league. Should I drop any of these OF for Ramon Laureano: Austin Meadows, Garrett Cooper, Christopher Morel, Mark Canha, Taylor Ward, Hunter Dozier

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m not sure on the points, but I’d drop Meadows

John: Trevor Rogers droppable at this point?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, I have short drop lists for him in 12-teamers. He’s a streamer IMO

Seth: Swaggerty worth much? Seems like his speed could make him playable but Pitt outfield is crowded

Jeff Zimmerman: It’s a tough situation to figure out. Roster if only you can bench him

Armstrong: Tanner Houck looking like the standout in Boston?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think he’ll be fine by season’s end but there will be several ups and downs

Sammy Long: Have #1 waiver…Trevor Rogers was just dropped. Should I use it on him?

Jeff Zimmerman: Who is he replacing?

Chris: which rookie do you see having the biggest impact fantasy wise ROS regardless of position? Cruz, Vinnie or Royce Lewis

Jeff Zimmerman: Vinnie

Guest: Recent callups on Texas worth grabbing or are they look and see types.  Ezequiel Duran, Steele Walker, Josh Smith (hurt).  12 team AL only-barren waiver wire, I’m chugging along with JMateo and ROdor-something stinks here.

Jeff Zimmerman: Duran seems like at least a one week play. Maybe try to add Smith and him.

Rachel: Christopher Moral, is he a starter ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: Seems like it. Since he’s leading off, it might take a while for him to lose at-bats since he’ll need to slide down the order first

Lost In Space: My CF has been a mess all year in a h2h, 5×5 w OBP (instead of AVG). Took Straw late since my bats are strong elsewhere and speed doesn’t hurt, but feels like I could do better ROS and need for speed is less. Available include Laureano, Kepler, LThomas, KLewis, Margot, TTaylor and recent adds to other teams are Bader, Joc level. Hold Straw and add another? Drop Straw? I’ve got space for two for a bit.

Jeff Zimmerman: Taylor for sure

Jeff Zimmerman: I think Laureano or Margot are on par with Straw, so just stream via the matchups.

Nils: As far as RL goes, fantasy baseball is way way down on the list so for you to take the time to do this is quite amazing this weekend. Stay strong. With that in mind … plz rank (only have  spots) .. (5×5 , 23 man, mixed league 16 teams) … Blackburn, Clevinger, Singer, Martin Perez.

Jeff Zimmerman: Singer, Perez, Clevinger, Blackburn

Ghost of Jom Toad: OBP 12 Team League, Kepler or Pham?

Jeff Zimmerman: Pham

Alistair: Whose hot stretch do you think is more sustainable: Soler or L Gurriel?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d guess Gurriel, he doesn’t rely just on the home run

GBS42: Would you plug Tyler O’Neill back into a weekly lineup tomorrow with him *maybe* returning during the Cards’ series with TB or stick with Michael Harris? 5×5 roto scoring.

Jeff Zimmerman: I just read this news and I would not do it. That said, I’m not going into the week with a OF backup and assume O’Neill can be a backup.

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Johnny5Alive: NL only with $100 faab money – how much you going on Luis Garcia and Caleb kilian?

Jeff Zimmerman: I might go decent after Garcia if I have a void at a position. I might go the same after Kilian if I knew he’d stay up

The Alou not named Matt: Please bring the following catchers in a very deep league for ROS: Trevino, Fortes, Stubbs, Higgins

Jeff Zimmerman: Trivino, Higgins, ….. don’t care.

KCbbq: Is Plesac worth throwing $2 at as a streamer in a 12 team AL only 5×5 using W+QS. Depending on the weekly matchup would likely reserve Blackburn or Kikuchi…..or would you rather throw 2-3 units at Winder and wait for him to come off the IL? (His sore shoulder is similar to last year when they ended up shutting him down.)

Jeff Zimmerman: Roll with Plesac. He should be streamable against the Central

KCbbq: Drop Kevin Smith for either Josh Smith, Dylan Moore or Carpenter? If so, how much to bid on them?

Jeff Zimmerman: No

Hank: Do you think Strider (ATL) sticks in rotation?  He’s using a 3rd pitch (change up).  Seems to be getting higher pitch counts.  Would like to seem him get through 5th/6th inning.

Jeff Zimmerman: I do if he stays productive (and healthy).

DW: Need some speed!! Your thoughts on Duran and Swaggarty??

Jeff Zimmerman: That should be fine if starting. Just be ready to move on if the playing time isn’t there.

Nostradamus: Which WW player(s) today do you think are 75% owned by September?

Jeff Zimmerman: It’ll be several of the injured players and new closers. Who those will be, I have no idea. I play two weeks at a time.

Percy Miracles: hi Jeff, please rank the following in OBP: Yepez, Naylor, O Gonzalez, L Thomas, J Duran. Thanks

Jeff Zimmerman: You have them in it, maybe swap Thomas and Duran

AT in the 613: How much should we bid on Luis Garcia (WAS) in 15-team NFBC?

Jeff Zimmerman: This comes down to needs.

Jeff Zimmerman: I think he’s similar to Jonathan Schoop.

Jeff Zimmerman: How much would you go on Schoop

Oddball Herrera: Do some of the recent OF (J Duran, Harris, Morel) have a chance of supplanting Suzuki as an upside stash?

Jeff Zimmerman: No over Suzuki and O Gonzalez might be the top add

Owen: Lost segura. Flores is available. 5% bid sound right? Or need to go bigger? 15 team NFBC

Jeff Zimmerman: I’ve been dealing with this. In a 15, I might just go $5. Look around with L Garcia, L Rengifo, Guilmore, and Chavis being options. It’s not the week to pay up for a MI

RB: 2 of 4: Michael Harris ll, Oscar Gonzalez, Cal Mitchell and/or Swaggerty

Jeff Zimmerman: Gonzalez and Swaggerty. I know others will disagree

Timmy two bags: Are you dropping Morton for one of baz, Javier, megill, or E Cabrera in a H2H categories league?

Jeff Zimmerman: With all those on the wire, I’d just stream that week’s best options.

Jeff Zimmerman: Go with Javier this week

Trying to compete: I’m top 60 in an OC for the first time. How do you change your strategy trying to go for the overall this year? Is it as simple as playing the best producing players regardless of stat categories?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes to a point, the deal is that you can’t move up much once in the 80% in a category. While you don’t want to give up ground, you have to start aiming for those 80% values. My best team is in the 60th percentile on HR. It’s a time breaker right now.

Much Appreciated: Thanks for doing this. Wishing you and your family the best. God bless.

If youre reading this…: Thanks so much!

Vogelbachs Fork: Thanks for all you do, Jeff

Jeff Zimmerman: Thanks for the support, I needed something to take my mind off the situation.

Mike: Expectations for Heaney when he returns? Will there be space in the rotation for him or will they move to a 6 man you think?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think White will go back to the pen

KCbbq: Is Jarren Duran worth picking  up in a 12 dream AL only 5×5 H2H keeper league. Concern is he gets sent down when Bradley comes back. How much to throw at him ($100 FAAB to start season). Probably drop Isbel for him.

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d hold with Isbel

Guest: Morel or Edward Cabrera more valuable in 18 team points league?  Thank you!

Jeff Zimmerman: Morel

Mo: Hi Jeff! How would you rank Adames, Chisholm, and Semien as SS options rest of season in a points format?

Jeff Zimmerman: Chisholm, Semien, Adames. Adames could move up once he starts hitting.

Team Linton: Hey Jeff, thanks for doing these. In a 12-team points league, is it okay to drop Yepez for Roansy? Have Mountcastle heating up on the bench and Muncy coming off IL soon

Jeff Zimmerman: Sure, if you need pitching.

Armstrong: Should I be dropping Matt Chapman for E Suarez or K Farmer at this point?

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s a big pile of poo. I guess yes for Suarez

Greg: Trevor Rogers or Alex Wood ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: Wood

Phil: E. Cabrera or Singer in keeper league

Jeff Zimmerman: Singer

james: How about Glenn Otto in a 12 team league?

Jeff Zimmerman: Too many walks, I like all aspects but them.

Jeff Zimmerman: I was a huge fan, but no improvement

Guest 3: Juan Yepez or Josh Naylor ROS? 5 OF OBP

Jeff Zimmerman: Both. Naylor

Snits: Eric isnt big on Michael Harris do you think he sticks in CF rest of the year?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m not sure. I’m getting Gimenez vides from him

Ned Yost: Need to add Edward Cabrera in an NFBC 15tm league what’s a bid that gets him 95% of the time I have the hammer 200+ ridiculous?

Jeff Zimmerman: The Tout Wars bids were up there, but $200 should do it

Jeff Zimmerman: Look back at some of the other rookie pitcher bids

Nelson Liriano: Do I keep starting Baez in a 12 team mixed? Other options are weak but they won’t kill my average like he’s been doing. Gavin Lux, for example.

Jeff Zimmerman: I could see sitting Baez, but I’m not sure Lux is the answer. I listed some other options early (search Garcia).

Guest: Stick with Rutschman or replace with Kirk?

Jeff Zimmerman: Kirk

Fran: Yanks need to find a way to get Carpenter some more ABs, right? At the expense of Hicks?

Jeff Zimmerman: No, I feel Carp will be off the team in a month

Johnny Ringo: Jeff wish u and ur  family the best. Think Miranda keeps hitting and stays up?

Jeff Zimmerman: Thanks and yes if he keeps hitting

Jim: Trevor Rogers 10 team keeper league. He is $6 next year. Worth the stash or move on?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d probably move on depending on the other options.

Guest: First choice on waiver and need an OF. O. Gonzalez or J. Duran.

Jeff Zimmerman: Gonzalez IMO

boog: How would you value torkelson in a redraft league?

Jeff Zimmerman: Not very high, Jesus Aguilar level

Dubsin7: Traditional mixed 12 team – which catcher ROS: Kirk, Melendez, or Contreras (atl)?

Jeff Zimmerman: Must be one catcher and you have them in the order

Huff: Segura and Freddy peralta drops in 15 team nfbc formats?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes. I had to make the Freddy cut and have …

Jeff Zimmerman: am cutting him in 5 leagues

Jake: Is Moncada droppable for JD Davis in a 12 team?

Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t think so. Davis is in a platoon and is getting pinch hit for.

Jeff Zimmerman: Mocada is droppable but for someone besides Davis

Guest: kirby roansy or ashby?

Jeff Zimmerman: Ashby on the Wins

SporerFan69: Would you just drop Gallo with abandon in a 12 tm 5x5OBP league? Replaced with whatever the flavour of the week is. Like is he a drop for basically anyone at this point?

Jeff Zimmerman: There is no reason to roster him

Jeff: I saw that question last week as well about the AL only league that guy was trying to get comps to. I think he forgot to include context last week (player pool, roto vs points etc). This weeks question (although almost the same) did have more context I guess? 🤷🏻‍♂️

Jeff Zimmerman: I’ll look into the question and compare next week with the exact player pool

John Hobbs: Gimenez vibes?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’ve been a fan for years. It’s nice to see him take off

tom: Votto just got dropped in my 15 team, OBP league…worth an add? big investment?

Jeff Zimmerman: What? Yes, add now and don’t be shy with the bidding

Heath: Thoughts on Franchy Cordero? Hitting the ball hard. Results to follow?

Jeff Zimmerman: I just wish he at more playing time.

Buff: Deep NL only, hold or try to trade Ranger Suarez?

Jeff Zimmerman: Hold unless there is an obvious improvement

SporerFan69: When we talk about faab percentages to bid, are we talking about percentage of original faab bucket  or faab remaining? Thanks Jeff, and my condolences.

Jeff Zimmerman: Usually original

Ryan: Do you think C. Holmes gets demoted when Chapman returns?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes

Heath: Matt Swarmer worth a big FAAB bid in a 30 team dynasty?

Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t know about big, but it might take it

Bernardo: Curious if your opinion has changed on these three. How would you rank Realmuto, Stephenson, and Rutschman ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: JTR, Stephenson, Rutchman

Buff: Any value to Braxton Garrett in deep NL only?

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s a must add just to see how he does

Duh: Any chance Ashcraft is more valuable than Junis?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes but the 60%+ GB% has to stick. If not, move on quickly

SporerFan69: Would you grab a second catcher off the wire in a one catcher 12tm 5×5 obp league if you were rocking Grandal. William Contreras is available, AKirk, MJ Melendez, Danny Jansen, Christian Vazquez
etc

Jeff Zimmerman: With those options, I’d have no issues streaming the spot

Nelson: When do u think we see Royce Lewis back?

Jeff Zimmerman: Concussions are tough to get right. I’m guessing 2 weeks to a month

Ryan: Hoerner worth a bid in a 12-teamer or PT will be inconsistent?

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s close to a streamer. That said, he might be worth more to someone needing speed

Paul: Drop Candelario? Maybe for Urias or Guillorme?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m dealing with his situation. I’d move on with those options. In deeper leagues, the options are worse.

Eric: Strasburg in 12 and 15 leagues…how high you going in faab…

Jeff Zimmerman: Mins for me, if at all. I want nothing to do with him.

Tim salmon: Brandon marsh worth a look in deeper mixed leagues? I have a couple open spots due to injuries

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, nice balanced stats this year

Buxton4MVP: Thanks for doing this Jeff. Love your knowledge and opinions. Do I have these in the right order ROS? Greene, Kirby, Edward Cabrera, Stroman, Clevinger?

Jeff Zimmerman: Kirby, … Stroman, Greene, Clevinger, Cabrera

Cris: Curious, Are my questions getting through…..not getting any responses for 4 weeks!

Jeff Zimmerman: This one did, but I bet I only get to 10% of them, don’t do doubles, and try to stick with WW and FAAB questions

Rachel: Duran stays in the bigs ROS and how many SBs can we expect

Jeff Zimmerman: Dozen?

Jeff Zimmerman: Thanks for showing up and that’s it for this week.

Jeff Zimmerman: Byle